Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Specific application – apparatus or process – Article handling
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-28
2007-08-28
Tran, Khoi H. (Department: 3651)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Specific application, apparatus or process
Article handling
C700S112000, C198S459100, C198S460100, C198S464100, C198S464200, C198S464300, C198S571000, C198S572000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10652576
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for tracking a load on a conveyor system using the trailing edge of the load. The method includes the steps of sensing the trailing edge of the load with a first sensor and updating a load record for the load in response to sensing the trailing edge of the load with the first sensor. The apparatus may include a conveyor, a controller, and a sensor in communication with the controller for sensing the trailing edge of a load on the conveyor.
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Alderman Todd E.
Dishaw Ryann A.
Henderson Lyle A.
LeVasseur Brian C.
Dickinson Wright PLLC
Jervis B. Webb Company
Tran Khoi H.
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